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Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Calgary Flames (14-12-6) take on the San Jose Sharks (10-17-6) at SAP Center at San Jose Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Sharks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames opened a 4-game road trip in the front end of a back-to-back in San Jose Sunday, winning 5-2 behind G Jacob Markstrom. The victory snapped an 0-2-3 skid.

The Sharks are just 3-6-3 across the past 12 games and have conceded 4 or more goals in 7 of those games. The good news for San Jose is that it is still 12-5 in the past 17 meetings with Calgary.

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Flames at Sharks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Flames -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Sharks +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames -1.5 (+135) | Sharks +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Flames at Sharks projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (9-8-4, 2.88 GAA, .893 SV%) vs. James Reimer (6-8-3, 2.86 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO)

Markstrom allowed just 2 goals on 26 shots in the front end of the 2-game set in San Jose Sunday. It was his first victory since Nov. 21 at the Philadelphia Flyers. He’s allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 of his past 8 outings, but offensive support has been a problem — he’s received just 13 goals of support in his last 7 starts.

Reimer allowed 2 goals on 41 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss at the Los Angeles Kings Saturday. He just returned from injury on Dec. 13, and he is 1-0-1 with a 1.92 GAA and .937 SV% in 2 starts after being on the shelf for 18 days due to a lower-body ailment.

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Flames at Sharks picks and predictions

Prediction

Sharks 4, Flames 3

Moneyline

The SHARKS (+160) are worth a roll of the dice at plus money as a moderate underdog.

It’s difficult to beat teams in back-to-back games, especially in their place. Despite Calgary’s win last time out, San Jose is still 12-5 in the past 17 meetings overall.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SHARKS +1.5 (-170) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little insurance and just can’t fathom playing them on the money line. San Jose has covered the puck line in 2 of the past 3 games as an underdog while going a respectable 9-6 on the puck line in the past 15 as an underdog.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is the lean at even money.

The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games overall for the Flames, including Sunday’s outing.

The Over is also 4-1 in San Jose’s last 5 games at home while going 12-3-1 in the past 16 games against Western Conference foes and 12-2-2 in the past 16 inside the Pacific Division.

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Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vancouver Canucks (12-13-3) and Calgary Flames (13-11-5) meet Wednesday at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Canucks vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Canucks racked up a total of 13 goals while allowing 11 goals in a pair of overtime wins Dec. 5-7. Things were going well before a 3-0 setback against the Minnesota Wild and Filip Gustavsson last time out on Saturday.

The Flames went 0-for-3 on an Eastern Conference road trip, and were outscored 10-6. It will be glad to be back on home ice, where Calgary went 4-1 in its most recent homestand from Nov. 29-Dec. 7.

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Canucks at Flames odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Flames -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-170) | Flames -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Canucks at Flames projected goalies

Spencer Martin (8-3-1, 3.45 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (8-7-3, 2.81 GAA, .897 SV%)

Martin received no offensive support in that 3-0 loss to the Wild Saturday. He is still 2-1-0 with a 3.93 GAA and .864 SV% in 4 starts and 5 appearances in December.

Markstrom has also seen a lack of offensive support this month, and he has lost 4 consecutive starts overall. However, the veteran has allowed a total of 5 goals on 83 shots in 3 December outings, going 0-2-1 with a 1.68 GAA and .940 SV%.

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Canucks at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 4, Canucks 3

Moneyline

The FLAMES (-175) are moderate favorites, but they’re a strong play at home where they have been much better than on the road.

While the Canucks (+150) have won 5 straight road games, they’re 5-17 in the last 22 trips to Calgary, while going 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in the series overall.

Calgary is also 4-0 in the past 4 against Western Conference teams, while going 35-17 in the past 52 home games dating back to last season, too.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Canucks +1.5 (-170) are priced a little too high if you can’t stand the idea of playing them straight up, and would like a little insurance.

Vancouver just hasn’t had very good history in Calgary in recent seasons, and until it starts to change that on a regular basis, stay away.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is the play here at even money.

The Over has dominated in this series, going 22-10-5 in the last 37 meetings in Calgary, while going 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

The Flames have also cashed at a 9-3-1 clip in the last 13 inside the division, while the Canucks are 15-5-1 in the last 21 against Pacific foes, while going 21-8-1 in the last 30 road outings.

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Calgary Flames at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Calgary Flames at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Calgary Flames (13-11-3) and Toronto Maple Leafs (17-5-6) meet Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames were flat in the first contest of a 3-game road trip Friday night, falling 3-1 in Columbus to the Blue Jackets. That snapped a 3-game win streak, all at home.

The Maple Leafs pounded the Los Angeles Kings 5-0 Thursday, earning their second-consecutive shutout. G Ilya Samsonov made 29 saves in the shutout, following up Matt Murray’s 44-save shutout in Dallas Tuesday in a 4-0 win.

Mitch Marner picked up an unassisted goal in the second period to make it 4-0 against the Kings Thursday, extending his franchise-record points streak to 21 games. He is the 10th player in the past 35 years to post a point streak of 21 or more games. Marner has managed 10 goals and 26 points during the impressive stretch.

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Flames at Maple Leafs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flames +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Maple Leafs -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-190) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +115)

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Flames at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Dan Vladar (5-4-1, 2.59 GAA, .912 SV%) vs. Matt Murray (6-1-2, 2.34 GAA, .932 SV%, 1 SO)

Vladar gets the nod after Jacob Markstrom allowed 2 goals in the loss in Columbus Friday. Vladar has been the hotter goalie lately, winning 4 straight starts with a 2.25 GAA and .918 SV% during the 4-game win streak.

Murray is enjoying quite the revival in Toronto. He posted a 44-save shutout in Dallas last time out, and he is working on a 6-0-2 record in the past 8 starts after losing his team debut Oct. 12.

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Flames at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 4, Flames 2

Moneyline

The MAPLE LEAFS (-160) are on a hot streak, and they’re a strong play against a Flames (+140) team working on no rest.

The Flames have dropped 4 straight games on the road, and they’re winless in the past 4 outings when playing on no rest.

The Leafs have 5 straight wins against the Western Conference, while going 40-15 in the past 55 at home.

Puck line/Against the spread

The MAPLE LEAFS -1.5 (+145) have not only won the 5 out of the past 6 games, going 5-0-1 during that span, but Toronto has won each of the 5 games by 2 or more goals.

As an underdog, the Flames +1.5 (-190) have cashed in 3 in a row on the puck line as an underdog, but again, they have struggled when working in the second end of a back-to-back situation.

Over/Under

This number dropped from 6.5 Saturday morning, and it’s too close to call here. If it’s steamed back up over the 5.5 it’s at, lean to the Under.

Otherwise, PASS.

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Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Calgary Flames (5-5-2) and Boston Bruins (11-2-0) meet Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames dropped another gut-wrenching 1-goal game Tuesday at the New Jersey Devils, falling 3-2 in regulation. The previous two losses were also 1-goal games — both in overtime — and 5 of the team’s 6 losses during its current skid were by 1 goal.

The Bruins rebounded from a 2-1 road loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday with a solid 3-1 win over the visiting St. Louis Blues Monday. It was the 7th win in as many games at TD Garden for the B’s, who have outscored their competition 28-13 on home ice.

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Flames at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flames +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Bruins -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-175) | Bruins -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +102 | U: -125)

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Flames at Bruins projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (4-3-2, 2.97 GAA, .893 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (9-1-0, 2.05 GAA, .932 SV%, 1 SO)

Markstrom hasn’t been terribly sharp this season, especially in November. He is winless in his five 5 outings while going 0-2-2 with a 3.46 GAA and .881 SV% across 4 November assignments.

Ullmark has looked like an All-Star in the first full month of the regular season, winning all but one of his 10 starts to date. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 8 of his 11 appearances.

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Flames at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Flames 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-175) are actually a bargain at this price.

Boston is a perfect 7-for-7 at home this season and has managed a perfect 5-0-0 record against Western Conference teams to date.

The Flames have dropped 6 in a row, including each of the first 2 games on their current 4-game road trip. Calgary is a very ordinary 2-2-2 in 6 games against Eastern Conference foes.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+140) are worth playing as a half-unit wager on the puck line.

In Boston’s 6 victories to date as a favorite, it’s covered the puck line in 5 of them.

The Flames +1.5 (-180) have lost 5 of the past 6 games during their skid by just 1 goal, but that’s an awfully large price to pay for a little bit of insurance. Calgary is not playing well and it cannot be trusted.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-125) is worth a play.

The Under has split 3-3 in Calgary’s 6 games against Eastern Conference foes, including 1-1 in 2 road games on its current trip.

The Over has dominated most of the season for Boston, going 7-3-1 in the first 11 games, but the Under is 2-0 in the past 2 outings, with the B’s yielding just 1.5 goals per contest.

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Calgary Flames at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Calgary Flames at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Calgary Flames (5-4-2) and New Jersey Devils (9-3-0) meet Tuesday at Prudential Center in Newark. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames kicked off a 3-game road trip Monday with a 4-3 overtime loss against the New York Islanders. These teams just met in Calgary Saturday, with New Jersey coming away with an identical 4-3 OT win.

The Devils have rattled off 6 consecutive wins dating back to a setback Oct. 24 against the Washington Capitals. New Jersey has scored 4 or more goals in 4 straight games, and it has cashed the Over at a 3-0-1 clip during the span.

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Flames at Devils odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flames +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Devils -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-230) | Devils -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Flames at Devils projected goalies

Dan Vladar (1-2-0, 3.81 GAA, .865 SV%) vs. Vitek Vanecek (5-1-0, 2.21 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO)

Vladar allowed 5 goals on 26 shots in his most recent showing against the Seattle Kraken in a loss last Tuesday. He has dropped his past 2 starts since winning his season debut in Edmonton Oct. 15.

Vanecek picked up the win in Calgary Saturday, turning aside 27 of the 30 shots he faced in a 4-3 OT win. Vanecek lost his 1st outing of the season against Detroit on Oct. 15, but he has won each of his 5 starts since.

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Flames at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Flames 2

Moneyline

The DEVILS (-120) are worth playing at home, especially since they have Vanecek in the crease against the backup goaltender.

The Flames won just once in their last 5 road games and have dropped 5 consecutive games overall.

On the flip side, the Devils have won 6 in a row and have cashed in 4 of their last 5 at home.

Puck line/Against the spread

The DEVILS -1.5 (+180) are worth a roll of the dice for the chance to nearly double up.

Yes, New Jersey won 4-3 in OT on Saturday in Calgary, but it covered the puck line in that one as an underdog, and it faced starting G Jacob Markstrom, not the more beatable Vladar. This is an even more favorable matchup for the Devils as a result of the goaltender situation.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (+110) is worth a shot at plus money.

The Flames are playing their 4th game in the past 6 days, and the Under is 3-1-1 in the past 5 in the 4th game of a 4-in-6 situation.

The Devils have scored plenty of goals this season, but they rank just 19th on the power play (20.0%). On the flip side, they’re 4th in the NHL with an 86.8% penalty kill, ranking 7th with 2.6 goals per game allowed.

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Calgary Flames at New York Islanders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Calgary Flames at New York Islanders odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Calgary Flames (5-4-1) and New York Islanders (7-5-0) meet Monday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames kick off a 3-game road trip on the Island. It will be good to get away from home, as Calgary lost its last 4 games — all at Scotiabank Saddledome — including a 4-3 overtime loss against the New Jersey Devils Saturday.

The Islanders will be itching to get back onto the ice after being shutout 3-0 on the road at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings in a Saturday matinee. That snapped a 5-game win streak, during which New York averaged 4.4 goals per game.

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Flames at Islanders odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flames -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Islanders +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames -1.5 (+195) | Islanders +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Flames at Islanders projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (4-2-1, 2.84 GAA, .900 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (5-3-0, 2.12 GAA, .933 SV%, 1 SO)

Markstrom allowed 4 goals on 35 shots last time out in the OT setback against the Devils. He is 2-1 in his past 3 outings against Eastern Conference teams this year and he was 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .930 SV% in 2 starts against the Isles last season.

Sorokin came on with just 8:13 left in Saturday’s game in Detroit, allowing a goal on 2 shots, but it was Semyon Varlamov saddled with the loss. Sorokin and Varlamov have both benefited from a tremendous penalty kill unit which ranks 3rd in the NHL at 90.5%

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Flames at Islanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Islanders 4, Flames 1

Moneyline

The ISLANDERS (+100) are a strong play on home ice at even money. The Flames have been hot garbage lately, dropping 4 in a row, while going 2-2-0 against the Eastern Conference this season.

It’s hard to believe, but Calgary will be playing just its 2nd road game of the season, starting out with 9 home games over its first 10 outings. It is also its first game outside of Alberta. Look for the Flames to look like a fish out of water here.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Islanders +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive if you require a little bit of insurance.

The Flames -1.5 (+195) have dropped their past 4 as a favorite, so there is nothing to like about them, either.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+110) is worth a look at plus money.

Sorokin has the potential to shut down the opposition on any given night, and he is allowing just north of 2 goals per contest.

While Markstrom has been a bit uneven lately, he is one of the better netminders in the West. Calgary has cashed the Under at a 4-2 clip in the past 6 games overall, so roll with the Under again here.

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New Jersey Devils at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New Jersey Devils at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Jersey Devils (8-3-0) and Calgary Flames (5-4-0) meet Saturday at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Devils vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Devils are 2-for-2 on their current 3-game Western Canada road trip, winning 5-2 vs. the Vancouver Canucks Tuesday and 4-3 vs. the Edmonton Oilers Thursday. Overall, the Devils have won 8 of the past 9, including all 5 games vs. Western Conference opponents this season.

The Flames are coming off an embarrassing 4-1 loss against the Nashville Predators Thursday, Calgary’s 3rd straight loss at home. The Flames have hit the Under in 4 of the past 5 games, and Calgary is averaging just 2.33 goals per game (GPG) in the previous 3 outings.

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Devils at Flames odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Devils +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Flames -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils +1.5 (-190) | Flames -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Devils at Flames projected goalies

Vitek Vanecek (4-1-0, 2.06 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jacob Markstrom (4-2-0, 2.68 GAA, .903 SV%)

Vanecek entered Thursday’s game in Edmonton in the middle of the second period once G Mac Blackwood went down with an injury. He allowed just 1 goal on 19 shots, and he picked up the relief win in the comeback.

Markstrom was the backstop in Thursday’s disappointing against the Preds, so he is champing at the bit to get back in there and prove himself. He is 2-0-0 with a 1.46 GAA and .950 SV% in 2 starts against Eastern Conference teams so far.

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Devils at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 3, Devils 2

Moneyline

The FLAMES (-165) are a little on the expensive side, given that this is a team on a 3-game slide. Meanwhile, the Devils would seem like the live ‘dog, coming in as the hotter team.

We’ll go with the law of averages here, and the fact Calgary isn’t going to lose a 4th consecutive outing on home ice. While a lot of the personnel has changed in recent seasons, New Jersey is winless in its past 4 trips to Calgary.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Devils +1.5 (-190) are quite pricey, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return. That seems like a slam-dunk play considering New Jersey has won 8 of the past 9 games overall. However, that’s an expensive piece of insurance. If you like Jersey, just play it straight up for a much better value. I don’t, however, and prefer the home fave.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (+100) is the best value on the board.

Yes, Markstrom has had some issues lately, but the Calgary offense has, pardon the pun, flamed out lately. Vanecek has also been playing with a lot of confidence and should be able to keep the Calgary offense struggling to light the lamp.

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Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Edmonton Oilers (5-3-0) and Calgary Flames (5-1-0) meet Saturday at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers got the best of the Flames in a best-of-7 playoff series last May, winning 4-1. That touched off an arms race, as both teams improved their rosters in the offseason. Edmonton came up short 4-3 in the first meeting at home Oct. 15.

The Flames have topped Eastern Conference contenders such as the Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as the Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights and the defending champion Colorado Avalanche so far. Yeah, it’s been a good start.

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Oilers at Flames odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Flames -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-200) | Flames -1.5 (+160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -140 | U: +115)

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Oilers at Flames projected goalies

Jack Campbell (4-2-0, 3.89 GAA, .888 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (4-0-0, 2.50 GAA, .907 SV%)

Campbell is off to a tough start and was pulled in his first meeting with the Flames back on Oct. 15, allowing 4 goals on just 11 shots before boos rained down. He has rebounded with 3 wins in his past 4 starts.

Markstrom is coming off his most complete outing of the season, allowing just 1 goal on 33 shots in a 4-1 victory over the Penguins. He has won all 4 of his decisions, with 1 shaky start against the Buffalo Sabres that resulted in a loss for backup G Dan Vladar.

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Oilers at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 5, Oilers 3

Moneyline

The FLAMES (-150) have been playing much more consistent hockey so far, and they’ll get it done in the 2nd installment this season of the Battle of Alberta.

The home team is 8-3 in the past 11 regular-season and playoff meetings between these teams, and there is no sense deviating from that trend now.

Puck line/Against the spread

The FLAMES -1.5 (+160) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line. This game should have plenty of firewagon hockey, and it will resemble Game 1 of last season’s playoff series when the teams combined for 15 total goals. These games are always fun, and this one should be no different. It might take a late empty-net goal to finally get you over the hump here.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-140) is a good bet, but you’ll certainly have to pay for it.

The Over is worth it, though. The Over is 5-1-1 in the past 7 meetings in this series and is 20-8-1 in the past 29 battles between the sides at the Saddledome.

Edmonton ranks 2nd in the NHL with 3.9 goals per game (GPG), while ranking 2nd on the power play at 34.5%. It is also a dismal 75% on the penalty kill, ranking 27th. That’s all conducive for Overs.

Calgary ranks 6th in the NHL with 3.7 GPG, while checking in 4th with a 30.4% power-play mark. Look for plenty of offense here.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (4-1-1) and Calgary Flames (4-1-0) meet Tuesday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins suffered a 6-3 loss at the Edmonton Oilers Monday in the front end of a back-to-back Alberta two-step. The Over cashed for the 3rd straight game, and 5th time in 6 games overall.

Pittsburgh is No. 1 in goals per game (GPG) at 4.8 while ranking just 27th on the penalty kill at 72.7%. That’s a great recipe for Over results.

The Flames eased by the visiting Carolina Hurricanes Saturday by a 3-2 score in overtime. Calgary has scored 3 or more goals in all 5 games while allowing at least 2 goals in each of its outings.

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Penguins at Flames odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Flames -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-190) | Flames -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Penguins at Flames projected goalies

Casey DeSmith (0-0-1, 2.85 GAA, .923 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (3-0-0, 2.93 GAA, .882 SV%)

Tristan Jarry stopped 41 of 47 shots in the 6-3 loss at Edmonton Monday, so DeSmith will be tasked with the start here in the 2nd end of the back-to-back. DeSmith allowed 3 goals on 39 shots in Montreal Oct. 17 in his only previous appearance this season.

Markstrom has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his 4 outings, and the Flames have scored 14 total goals in his appearances. The Swede topped the Pens in both meetings last season, posting a 0.48 GAA with a .985 SV% and a shutout.

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Penguins at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 5, Penguins 3

Moneyline

The FLAMES (-150) are moderate favorites, but there is some risk here. The Penguins offense has been tremendous this season, but the goaltending and defense have been a little giving. Pittsburgh should have some tired legs here, too, after playing an up-tempo game in Edmonton Monday.

Puck line/Against the spread

The FLAMES -1.5 (+150) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line here. The Pens have dropped just 2 games overall, and only 1 in regulation. That loss came Monday, however, and it didn’t come close to covering the puck line. Back Calgary to get it done and send Pittsburgh on its way, 0-for-Alberta.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-130) is the play here, as it usually is in Pens games. However, it’s especially a good play on the second end of a back-to-back, with Pittsburgh rolling out its backup netminder.

The Over is 6-1 in the past 7 road games for the Pens dating back to last season and has cashed in 8 straight for them against winning teams, and 16 of their past 21 games overall.

The Flames are also on an Over run spilling into last season, going 5-2-1 in the past 8 at home and 7-3-2 in their past 12 games overall.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes (3-1-0) and Calgary Flames (3-1-0) meet Saturday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes suffered their first setback of the season Thursday in a 6-4 loss at the Edmonton Oilers, despite a hat trick from LW Andrei Svechnikov. The 4 goals allowed were more than their first 3 games combined.

The Flames also suffered their first loss of the season Thursday as the visiting Buffalo Sabres doubled them up 6-3. Calgary has scored 3 or more goals in all 4 games to date, averaging 3.8 GPG to rank 10th while checking in 5th in the NHL with a 31.3% mark on the power play.

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Hurricanes at Flames odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Flames -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes +1.5 (-210) | Flames -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Hurricanes at Flames projected goalies

Antti Raanta (1-0-0, 1.00 GAA, .947 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (2-0-0, 3.43 GAA, .862 SV%)

Raanta should get a chance at this 2nd start of the season after Frederik Andersen was dinged for 5 goals on 32 shots in Edmonton. The Great Dane allowed 2 power-play goals and a shorthanded goal in the loss.

Raanta allowed just 1 goal on 19 shots in his season debut at the San Jose Sharks last Friday in a 2-1 victory.

Markstrom was pulled after 20 minutes against Buffalo after he allowed 3 goals on just 12 shots. G Dan Vladar finished up in relief, but he is no threat to Markstrom’s job security.

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Hurricanes at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 5, Hurricanes 3

Moneyline

The FLAMES (-140) are worth playing on home ice in this solid early-season matchup.

The Hurricanes opened with 3 straight wins, so a loss in Edmonton raised some eyebrows. However, to be fair, Carolina’s first 3 victories were against Columbus, San Jose and Seattle — teams with a combined 5-10-2 record.

Puck line/Against the spread

The FLAMES -1.5 (+165) are worth playing lightly, although they have covered the puck line in just 1 of the 3 games in which they were favorites.

It could be a similar fate for the Hurricanes as they suffered Thursday in Edmonton when it took an empty-net goal to secure the cover for the home favorite Oilers.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is the best play on the board in this game.

The Over cashed for the first time this season for Carolina last time out, while Calgary has cashed the Over at a 2-1-1 pace in the early part of the season. The last time these teams met in Raleigh was in January, and they combined for 9 total goals. Look for more of the same here.

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